To reserve, please call

Facility Use

Historic Dayton House Facility Use Policy

The Historic Dayton House offers a variety of uses for the facility, in an historic setting, for private and public events. The protection of these facilities and the delicate nature of the home's furnishings and collections require that guidelines be set for how each area can be used by rental parties. Attendance for all events is limited to pre-registration, invitation, and membership of the group renting the facility and is restricted to the areas identified on the rental agreement form. The number of guests may not exceed the maximum allowed for the rental area.

Alcohol

All alcoholic beverages consumed at the house will be purchased from the Historic Dayton House and served by volunteer or staff bartenders for the house.

No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the house in conjunction with a rental.

The Historic Dayton House reserves the right to eject persons or cancel events for failure to comply with the policy and violation will result in revocation of all rights and forfeiture of all monies paid.

If liquor will be served, the renter must be a current member of the Historic Dayton House.

Caterers/Food

The Historic Dayton House reserves the right of final approval of the caterer for food preparation.

Caterers hired for an event must be licensed.

Caterers hired for an event who do not hold a caterer membership to the Historic Dayton House must pay a $2 per plate fee to the Historic Dayton House.

Caterers are responsible for cleaning any items used for their purposes, including coffee servers and house china, and are responsible for removing their garbage to the on-site trash carts.

Clean Up

The house must be left in the condition in which it was rented.

The duration of the facility rental includes time needed for personal set up and clean up.

Refunds/Cancellations

Refunds will be given, less the confirmation deposit, when reservations are cancelled 10 days in advance of check-in.

Refunds will be given, less a $50 processing fee, when reservations are cancelled less than 10 days in advance of check-in.

Cancellation without notice requires full payment of facility fee.

The Historic Dayton House reserves the right to cancel any event in the case of extreme weather conditions or other perceived threat to guests, staff, facilities, or property. In such instances, all monies paid will be refunded in full or deferred as payment for the renter's next event.

Reservations

Contact the office to set a rental date.

The office sends a confirmation letter and rental contract agreement. Renter may request facility use policy.

The renter makes the required payment and retains confirmation letter for their records.

Security

The Historic Dayton House is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Smoking/Candles

For the comfort of our guests and the protection of our historic house, we have a no open flame policy, so our entire house and property are smoke- and candle-free.

Ambient lighting is provided by the use of dimmer switches and antique lamps.

Smoke sensors throughout the house are extremely sensitive and smoking may trigger the alarm.

A $100 cleaning fee is billed for violation of this policy.

Supervision of Children

All children under 12 must be supervised by an adult for the duration of the event.

Children are not allowed access to the second floor without an adult present.

Tours

Guided tours are available but need to be scheduled in advance.

Tours may be available to groups meeting in the facility for a fee in addition to the rental fee.